City floats $1 million idea to transform Kelowna’s Bennett bridge into iconic landmark
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According to the city, transforming the bridge into that iconic landmark would cost around $1 million.
The City of Kelowna, B.C., is floating the idea of transforming its floating bridge into an iconic landmark.
City council was recently presented with a look at its 10-year capital plan.
Among the projects up for consideration is the addition of lights to the W.A.C. Bennett Bridge to create Kelowna’s own prominent landmark, such as the lit-up CN Tower in Toronto and illuminated waterfalls in Niagara Falls.
“I think it’s just beautification for the city,” said West Kelowna resident Debbie Scott. “I think it brings tourism. The prettier it is, the more people that will come.”
According to the city, transforming the bridge into that iconic landmark would cost around $1 million.
It’s an amount, however, some Kelowna taxpayers say should be spent in more meaningful ways.
“Fixing things up, making roadways safer, providing more housing, affordable housing,” said Kelowna resident Kaitlyn McCulloch. “It could definitely be utilized in a different manner that would be more beneficial to the community.”
“I don’t like the government spending taxpayers’ money on very unnecessary things,” said Anna Vinogradova, another Kelowna resident.
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